Quitman High School

Bus Route 6 Changes: QISD would like to inform parents and guardians of some changes to Bus Route # 6 that will be implemented next week. Please review the attached letter. Thank you.

On Thursday evening, the Junior Varsity away game against New Diana will only offer online ticket sales. There will be no cash purchases of tickets at the gate. The link below will take you to New Diana's information page, which includes everything you may need for gameday at New Diana ISD, including the ticket booth. All tickets are sold online; no cash will be accepted. We encourage you to purchase tickets ahead of time due to weak internet and WiFi signals. Information Page https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vDo4FJRiL24h9oWRAiey__vZgoQo4DmD76iV8KmqB64/edit?usp=sharing Online Ticket Purchase: https://newdiana.hometownticketing.com/embed/all

Quitman ISD will hold a public meeting at 5:30 p.m., August 2nd at the QISD Board Room The purpose of the meeting is to review and discuss District Safety and Security. Please see attached Notice.

It's almost time for Quitman Bulldog Basketball Camp! All registrations and money will be taken at the door the day of camp. Please contact Coach Hamrick or Coach Wilson at their email addresses on the flyer if you have questions.

Please join us in wishing the best to our QISD retirees, Ms. Shelley Chance, Ms. Jeana Hensley, Ms. Kim Moore and Ms. Marsha Alexander. Thank you so much for your hard work and service to our students and our community. You will be greatly missed. Happy retirement!

Quitman ISD will be releasing students early on Thursday afternoon, May 25th. Elementary students will be released at 1 p.m. Junior High and High School students will be released at 1:15 p.m. Friday will be a development day for faculty and staff. We will see our students back on Tuesday, August 15th. Have a safe, fun summer!

Be sure to check out the Quitman ISD end of the year update from Mr. Mason! https://www.smore.com/kj7qy?fbclid=IwAR3U0l8fyQkQfJ1oCZRtLz0iP5daYcsF9Nam78BkbKHmRNgJPQaHGT_QPvg

PUBLIC NOTICE: Quitman ISD's Safety and Security Committee will hold a public meeting at 6 p.m., May 17th, 2023, in the QISD Administration Boardroom. The purpose of the meeting is to review and discuss safety and security measures at QISD.

Quitman ISD would like to honor Ms. Jane Herring for serving 21 years as a Trustee on the Quitman Independent School District School Board. Ms. Herring's many years of service are testimony to her dedication to our district. Ms. Herring's passion for excellence has been instrumental in helping our district reach our goals over the years. Thank you, Ms. Herring!

We may be biased, but we have the best Principals! Thank you for all you do for the district! 💙

SAFETY & SECURITY NOTICE: APRIL 20TH 2023

The community is invited to attend the Wood County Child Abuse Prevention and Victim Rights Candlelight Vigil being held on Tuesday, April 25th, at Jim Hogg City Park. The program begins at 6 p.m. and will feature area elementary choirs and guest speaker Mark Skalla. Food and booths will be set up for all to enjoy.

PUBLIC NOTICE: As required by federal mandate, Quitman ISD is seeking to notify private non-profit (PNP) schools who have students residing within the Quitman ISD boundaries. Private school officials are invited to consult with Quitman ISD to learn more about the services that may be available through the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). For more information, please contact Brittany Eldred at 903-460-5000 or eldredb@quitmanisd.net no later than July 28, 2023.

Quitman ISD will hold public meetings on Thursday, April 27th at 5 p.m., and on Friday, April 28th at 4p.m. at the Administration building located at 600 N. Winnsboro St. The content and effectiveness of the parent and family engagement policy will be discussed at this meeting. All are encouraged to attend.

Quitman ISD will be observing school holidays this Friday, April 7th and Monday, April 10th. We hope everyone has a safe four day weekend!

First National Bank of East Texas presented Chromebooks to five seniors yesterday. Students were selected based on their hard work in their studies. Thank you to Morgan Whitely and his colleagues from FNB East Texas for the continued support of our students!

If you are looking for a new position or are interested in obtaining alternative certification, please make plans to attend the Region 7 TPCP job fair at Gilmer High School on Saturday, April 15th! QISD will be in attendance to fill positions for the 23-24 school year. Stop by and see us!

Sophomore Daniel Kernes spent his Spring Break scrambling. Kernes, along with 19 other students from across the state, competed in the "Super Scramble" at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo yesterday. Nine calves were released, and Kernes was the first participant to catch one. He was awarded $10,000, which he will receive after his scramble project shows at next year's livestock show. Congratulations Daniel!

Spring Break is almost here! QISD will be closed March 13-17 for Spring Break. Staff will return Monday, March 20th for a Professional Development Day and students will return Tuesday, March 21st. We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable break!

ICYMI - On February 25, two Quitman High School senior Art students competed in the Region 7 Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE), in Tyler. Both students brought artworks to be judged and to complete interviews about their work. Lorena Serrano received a 4 (top rating) and a gold medal for her acrylic painting "L.S. Motor." It was Lorena's first chance to participate in an in-person VASE event, as the last few years were virtual due to Covid. Bonnie Vander Schaaf brought two different works. Her drawing, "A Fantastical History of Sisterhood," received a 4 and a gold medal. Her oil painting, "21st Century Fishing," received a 4, a gold medal, and also an Area medal which qualified her for the State VASE Competition in San Marcos in late April. This is the second time Bonnie has qualified for the state level event. As a Freshman she earned an Area medal but the State event was canceled due to the Covid shutdown of Spring 2020. This year the event is back on schedule and she will be able to see her work on display with the top artworks from the whole state of Texas. Congratulations to both girls for their outstanding performance!